Why Canada Doesn't Have Dead Malls - Where We Buy #402

James Cook heads to Toronto to catch up with Vince Brown and Paul Lessner to learn more about the current state of Canadian shopping centers. They talk about the fallout from the closure of Hudson's Bay department stores, the new anchors drawing shoppers into malls, and the rise of value retailers. They also discuss the impact of tariffs, high construction costs, and how immigration and housing affordability are shaping retail.

Vince Brown is Executive Managing Director, Property Management at JLL. Paul Lessner is EVP, National Shopping Centre Leasing at JLL. 

James Cook is the Head of Retail Research for JLL. 

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